Goal 14 Life Below Water

World trade hit a record $32 trillion in 2022, but growth turned negative in the last half of the year. Environmentally friendly products defied the trend.

Nature abounds in sustainable alternatives to plastics, but companies and countries must work across borders to boost their production and tackle barriers.

Funding from the United Kingdom extends to the region UNCTAD’s work on sustainable manufacturing and plastic substitutes.

The annual Handbook of Statistics provides timely and reliable data on a wide range of economic and trade indicators so policymakers can take evidence-based decisions.

The booming digital economy has heightened the need for new data and measurement tools to strengthen evidence-based policymaking.

The country is striving to unlock more resources for sustainable development by tracking and tackling illicit financial flows.

UNCTAD, UNODC and their partners have developed tools and methods that are supporting 22 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America track selected illicit financial flows.

A new technical assistance project will modernize the Palestinian debt management system and train officials.

But the positive trend for international trade may soon come to an end amid tightening policies and geopolitical frictions.

The site improves the utility and accessibility of UNCTAD’s nowcasts for the international community.